45,083 New Cases, 460 Deaths Reported In Last 24 Hours In India
As the third wave of deadly Covid-19 begins, India logged the single highest number of cases with 45,083 and 460 deaths in the last 24 hours. Kerala remains the state with the highest number of cases reported at 32,801. While the overall numbers have crossed the three-crore mark, the death toll stands at 4.37 lakhs, Union Health Ministry informed. The active cases have risen to 1.13%.
Tags: Covid-19, Corona Crisis, Covid deaths, India, Kerala
Courtesy: Financial Express
COVID-19: Black Fungus Cases In Recovered Patients Increase
Delhi's top doctors have observed a noticeable spike in the number of fungal infections, known as mucormycosis, among COVID-recovered patients suffering from ailments like diabetes, kidney, or heart failure. They urged patients to report symptoms like swelling in the eyes or cheeks and black crusts in the nose. Moreover, it is suspected that the black fungus is caused by the steroids used in the COVID treatment.
Tags: BLACK FUNGUS, Delhi, Corona Crisis, Doctors
Courtesy: Times Now News
Pvt Centers To Let Individuals Select Their Preferred Vaccine From May 1
People, who register to get the COVID-19 vaccine from May 1 in private inoculation centres, can choose their preferred vaccine on the CoWIN platform as well. Moreover, the Health Ministry has instructed private inoculation centres to mention necessary details, including availability of stocks and the price, on the platform. Earlier, registered individuals could only choose the location of the vaccine centre. India currently offers two… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Covaxin, COVISHIELD, Private Hospitals, Corona Crisis
Courtesy: News18
Central Govt To Provide Oxygen Supply At Hospitals Under PM Cares Fund
Amid oxygen scarcity at COVID facilities, the government on April 16 announced that over 100 hospitals will receive oxygen plants funded by the PM cares funds. Reportedly, the fund will also sanction the installation of 162 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) plants which will facilitate hospitals to develop their own medical oxygen. While several states have been complaining about the shortage of oxygen supply, the government has denied those… read-more
Tags: oxygen, Corona Crisis, PM Cares Fund, Covid Hospital
Courtesy: NDTV
Indian Students Stuck In UK Seek Emergency Exit As Flight Ban Extended
The Centre-announced extension of ban on flights to and from the UK till January 7 has stirred another wave of pleas from the Indian students stuck there. The students have urged the Indian government to facilitate emergency exit for those facing family crisis. However, the Indian embassy at London said that it was awaiting any… read-more
Tags: international students, London student, Coronavirus, Corona Crisis
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
Schools In Bihar To Re-Open In January For Senior Secondary Students
Schools in Bihar including both government and private, are set to re-open for the students of class IX to XII from January 4. The Government has resolved to distribute 73 lakh face-masks at the government schools. According to the data revealed by the Education Department, the total number of students enrolled for class IX to XII is around 36.61 lakh. However, the School authorities have been advised to ensure the safety of the students.
Tags: Corona Crisis, Schools, Bihar Government, Bihar
Courtesy: Hindustan Times